Lesung: Mischa und der Meister
Experience a German-language reading by Michael Kumpfmüller of Mischa und der Meister at Familienbibliothek Else Ury – Pop-Up-Else. A warm, intimate literary evening in a cozy library setting, exploring the novel’s themes and craft.
Portuguese Reading Circle
Portuguese Reading Circle in Berlin for reading aloud and discussion in Portuguese. A casual, intellectual gathering that brings together language lovers for literature talks across several dates in 2026.
Scheherazade reist in den Westen
German-language reading at the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin, weaving Scheherazade’s tales with Western horizons for an evening of intercultural storytelling, reflection, and literary dialogue.
LESEDÜNE
LESEDÜNE — a live literary reading event at SO36 in Berlin on 9 March 2026, presenting staged readings and literary performance in a club setting.
Book launch with Nina Kolleck
Join Nina Kolleck for a book launch at Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus in Berlin. An intimate literary evening featuring readings from her new book and a post-reading discussion in the storied, book-filled venue.
Anke Engelmann »Blender«
Anke Engelmann presents Blender at Literaturforum im Brecht-Haus, delivering sharp, witty prose in an intimate Berlin setting where ideas pulse and humor slices through the evening like a bright blade.
Weltmeister aus Klingenthal
A German-language literary reading at Lettrétage in Berlin titled 'Weltmeister aus Klingenthal'. An intimate evening of prose and poetry that blends regional identity with contemporary voices in a cozy, bookish venue.
Das Glück der kurzen Form
An evening at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin where Annette Pehnt, Elise Schmit and Julia Wolf engage in a lively in-conversation about concise writing with moderator Thorsten Dönges, exploring brevity and literary form.
Das Glück der kurzen Form mit Annette Pehnt, Elise Schmit und Julia Wolf
A literary evening at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin featuring Annette Pehnt, Elise Schmit, and Julia Wolf as they read and discuss the craft of short-form prose in an intimate Berlin setting.
100. Geburtstag Margaret Laurence
Book launch of Margaret Laurence's anniversary with Katja Riemann reading, moderated by Jonathan Garfinkel, at Zirkuszelt CABUWAZI Tempelhof, Berlin.
Geburtstag Margaret Laurence
Literaturhaus Berlin hosts a birthday tribute to Canadian author Margaret Laurence. An intimate evening of readings and discussion celebrating Laurence's work in the historic Berlin venue.
Kurze kippen – The Short Stories Night
Kurze kippen – The Short Stories Night lights up Lettrétage e.V. in Berlin with brisk, fearless micro-fiction read-alouds, intimate storytelling, and a warm literary glow that makes Berlin’s underground scene feel suddenly electric.
A. L. Kennedy: Alle freuen sich
Renowned author A. L. Kennedy performs a bilingual reading at Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, with translator Ingo Herzke and readings by Elna Lindgens, offering an intimate, contemporary-literature evening in a historic Berlin venue.
Baumissimo! Lesung mit Katharina Zeilinger und Galeide Heß
A literature reading in Berlin with Katharina Zeilinger and Galeide Heß presenting 'Ich hole nur meinen Mann ab' as part of Baumissimo.
Harald Jähner liest aus Wunderland: Die Geschichte der Bundesrepublik
Renowned historian Harald Jähner reads from Wunderland, tracing the early decades of the Federal Republic (1955–1967) and offering fresh perspectives on postwar German society. Set in the intimate Buchhändlerkeller, the event blends rigorous scholarship with engaging storytelling
Ulli Zelle reads from My Berlin, My Life
Author Ulli Zelle offers a live reading from his memoir 'My Berlin, My Life', sharing intimate vignettes of Berlin through his eyes. Expect a thoughtful literary evening in Berlin as Zelle guides listeners through memory, streets, and the characters that shaped the city.
QUEER SLAM BERLIN
Queer Slam Berlin at SO36 is an inclusive spoken-word poetry slam showcasing LGBTQ+ performers and open-mic acts for a lively, artful night in Berlin.
Sandra Lüpkes: "Ein Ort, der bleibt"
German-language literary reading by author Sandra Lüpkes of Ein Ort, der bleibt at Bezirkszentralbibliothek Pablo Neruda. A district library event on 15 April 2026 at 7:00 PM, inviting readers to explore themes of place and memory through Lüpkes's prose.
On Becoming a Writer: An Evening with Colson Whitehead
An intimate evening with Colson Whitehead at the American Academy in Berlin, exploring the craft of writing, storytelling, and the novelist’s influences in a thoughtful Dirk Ippen Lecture discussion.
Lesung & Gespräch mit Maxim Leo: „Einatmen. Ausatmen.“
Lesung & Gespräch mit Maxim Leo: Einatmen. Ausatmen. at Stadtbibliothek Reinickendorf invites you to a thoughtful German-language reading and talk about breathing, memory, and daily life.
Reading: Con/text
A Berlin literary reading on 16 April 2026 titled 'Reading: Con/text'. An intimate event presenting contemporary prose with readings by authors and a discussion, set in a cozy venue in Berlin. Suitable for adults and readers seeking thoughtful, language-forward storytelling.
Tragedy and Resistance: Political Reactivation of Historical Tragedies
Literaturforum im Brecht-Haus hosts Tragedy and Resistance, a provocative literary discussion reactivating historical tragedies to illuminate political memory, resilience, and contemporary critique through voices and texts.
Haberlandt-Vorlesung: Photosynthese auf Speed
An academic lecture in Berlin exploring how synthetic biology could reimagine photosynthesis to tackle the climate crisis. Researchers discuss cutting-edge approaches, their scientific foundations, and potential societal impact in the Elisabeth-Schiemann-Hörsaal.
»Der Westen. Eine ostdeutsche Empfindung«
An evening at Literaturhaus Berlin featuring 'Der Westen. Eine ostdeutsche Empfindung,' a reflection on East German sensibilities. The program combines a reading with a brief discussion, inviting audiences to explore memory, identity, and regional perspectives in contemporary German literature at a refined Berlin venue.
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